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01/12/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Conclusions Paper: Ad-Hoc Meeting for Thematic Panel 7: 'Bans of Associations: Legal Safeguards, Strategic Communication and Community Trust”

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12 January 2026

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The ad-hoc expert meeting on "Bans of Associations: Legal Safeguards, Strategic Communication and Community Trust" brought together representatives from multiple Member States to examine the evolving role of dissolution measures within contemporary prevention and counter-extremism settings.

Convened in Nice on 21 November 2025, the meeting formed part of Thematic Panel 7 and provided a dedicated space for experts to engage with the legal, operational and communicative dimensions of association bans in the European context. The agenda was structured to facilitate both comparative analysis and practical problem-solving, combining plenary presentations with interactive exercises designed to elicit national perspectives and shared priorities.

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  • 12 JANUARY 2026
Conclusion Paper - Ad-Hoc Meeting for Thematic Pamel 7 - "Bans of Associations: Legal Safeguards, Strategic Communication and Community Trust"
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